Festivals and Fairs
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5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbsAug 10, 2018 11:10 am - If you like craft beer, The Beatles, OneRepublic, all things French, and Steve Martin and Martin Short, then this weekend should be a treat. Here are five ideas for how ...
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You'll keep busy at Gurnee DaysAug 10, 2018 1:00 am - A bike rodeo, storytime, amusement rides, food booths, beer garden and live entertainment marked Friday's Gurnee Days festivities. The 46th annual festival runs through...
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What's planned at Arlington Park besides the Arlington MillionAug 09, 2018 5:30 am - Arlington International Racecourse is expected to welcome thousands of horse racing fans Saturday for the 36th running of the Arlington Million - the race that's put the...
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Will Elgin pay for Fourth of July fireworks next year?Aug 09, 2018 1:00 am - The city of Elgin is unsure if the cosponsorship of the Fourth of July fireworks show will continue under the new owners of Grand Victoria Casino, so staff members propo...
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Lindenfest opens with games, pageantsAug 09, 2018 1:00 am - The village of Lindenhurst kicked off its annual Lindenfest celebration Thursday featuring carnival rides, bingo and food. The festival began with opening ceremonies at ...
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Lakemoor Fest to open three-day run FridayAug 09, 2018 1:00 am - The three-day Lakemoor Fest will open at 5 p.m. Friday in Morrison Park at 233 Rand Road. Food, drinks, music, amusement rides and fireworks are on tap. Musical enterta...
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Pedal on down to Wheaton Bike FestAug 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Wheaton will celebrate the bicycle and bicycle riding Saturday during its fourth annual Bike Fest in Memorial Park. The free event runs from 10 a.m. until noon in Memori...
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Cantigny Park celebrates French connection with popular festivalAug 08, 2018 11:00 pm - It might feel like a faux pas not to walk around in two straight lines with a dozen visitors to Cantigny Park Sunday. That's surely the natural response when you spot a ...
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Festivals: Gurnee Days, French Connection Day, cruise nights, concerts & moreAug 08, 2018 11:00 am - This weekend Gurnee Days: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Gran...
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15 food-centric suburban fests to get you through the last weeks of summerAug 08, 2018 6:00 am - Lamenting how summer seems to be slipping away? Keep it going until the calendar officially flips to fall with outdoor fests catering to foodies, beer lovers and more. H...